Send us a Text Message. Good news happens! Check out this conversation with Cristina Luevano-Santos of Emerging Leaders 365, a United Way of King County-sponsored group of young professionals who spend their time making a difference in our community. We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and spotlight a local volunteer opportunity.…

Send us a Text Message. Want to know more about us and our work? This episode features answers to 10 of the most frequently asked questions we receive from donors and donor prospects. We will also hear about United Way’s Our Neighbor Fund and spotlight a volunteer opportunity. Thanks for tuning in!By Joe Burris, associate director for public relations, United Way of King County

Send us a Text Message. Good news happens! In this episode, we chat with Teresa Mosqueda, current King County and former City of Seattle Council member, who, like United Way, spends time addressing issues such as housing, food insecurity, and access to resources. We will also spotlight United Way’s new Our Neighbor Fund and hear about a local volun…

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Send us a Text Message. Good news happens! In this episode, we chat with Meghan Barnes of Teens in Public Service, a Seattle-based organization that hires young adult leaders for paid community service internships and pairs them with nonprofit organizations over the summer. United Way of King County proudly spotlights Teens in Public Service, which…

Send us a Text Message. We chat with members of two United Way-supported organizations about the city’s Equitable Development Initiative, which was launched in 2016 to help address the displacement of people of color from Seattle’s once-affordable neighborhoods. Both Jessica Juarez-Wagner of Potlatch Fund and Wyking Garrett of Africatown Community …

Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the movement and the movement in th…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with the co-founder and director of the Seattle-based mentorship group. On June 12, Cameron will receive the Sound Generations 2024 Inspire Positive Aging Award for her service to the community. United Way of King County proudly supports the 4-C Coalition and honors Cameron for the time she spends ma…

Send us a Text Message. This episode features a conversation with Regina Elmi, co-founder and executive director of Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond (SPEB). This Renton-based organization believes all children’s success depends upon strong partnerships between parents, schools, and community members. United Way of King County proudly…

Send us a Text Message. This month marks the one-year anniversary of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hourglass looks back at how COVID-19 impacted local students in and out of the classroom and how a United Way-funded coalition of nonprofits aided young people, families, and communities during the pandemic. In the photo are four students from two…

Here for the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. On today's show: More students were arrested for taking part in Palestinian solidarity and ceasefire encampments. Now more than 2,000 students have been arrested - more than at any time since the anti-Vietnam War demonstration of the 1960s. Another new poll finds that about 20…

Send us a Text Message. There's more to movement than exercise and sports! This episode features a conversation with Sarah Sense-Wilson and Kayla Harstad of Urban Native Education Alliance, a Seattle-based organization that immerses generations of Indigenous youth in education, culture, and tradition. United Way is proud to support Urban Native Edu…

It’s Friday, May 17, 2024 Welcome to Raging Chicken’s Friday Politics Roundup. This is Kevin Mahoney, editor and founder of Raging Chicken. Each week we break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. Biden halts some aid to Israel, then clears billions in arms as the Netanyahu government continues assault on Rafa amidst …

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with Leslie Stone, the youth development director for Asian Counseling and Referral Service of Seattle. For more than 50 years, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, or ACRS, has offered a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services, and civic engagement activities for Asian Americans,…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with Sherry Williams, the executive director of operations for Technology Access Foundation, a Seattle-based organization that provides STEM education for underserved students and support for educators of color. United Way of King County proudly supports Technology Access Foundation and how it spends…

Send us a Text Message. This episode features a conversation with Nicole Barker of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, a Kent-based organization that envisions a world where all individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities and their families thrive in an inclusive society of their own design. United Way of King County proudly support…

Send us a Text Message. This episode features a conversation with Tony B Benton, the founder and Station Manager of Rainier Avenue Radio, a Black-owned, 24-hour station in Historic Columbia City Theater that amplifies the diverse narratives and voices of Southeast Seattle’s communities. United Way of King County is proud to spotlight Tony B and all…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with De’Vonte Parson, the executive director of Pro Se Potential, a prevention-based, restorative program that empowers local youth to achieve stability and find their purpose. United Way of King County proudly supports Pro Se Potential and the time it spends building young leaders through healing-ce…

Send us a Text Message. As we approach the April 15 IRS Tax Deadline, we’ve dedicated this episode to all things taxes. United Way Credits & Financial Stability team members Casey Lantz (left) and Ryan McFerran chat about how we spend time preparing thousands of returns free of charge while helping make tax season a little less stressful for our ne…

Another day. Kind of a rambly show today all. We're back to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPre…

On today’s show, we'll get into a little news tonight. Lots going on, of course, but after this past Friday's show, I just can't seem to stop thinking about what we've done to education, our kids, and our culture. What's on your mind? If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media to…

Send us a Text Message. It's all about giving: United Way Chief Philanthropy Officer Lindsay Harper talks about the ever-changing philanthropic landscape and explains how we spend our time making the best use of contributions from people like you. Want your taxes done for free? We provide info on United Way's Free Tax Preparation Program. And there…

A container ship hits the Fracis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore causes the bridge to collapse and six workers to lose their lives. After John Fetterman stakes out hawkish support for Israel and distances himself from progressives, his staff is leaving him in droves. Former Senator and Vice Presidential candidate, Joe Lieberman died this week. Let th…

Send us a Text Message. Hear about Cultivate South Park, a nonprofit organization in Seattle's South Park neighborhood that provides fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains to a community with limited food options nearby. Want your taxes done for free? We provide info on United Way's Free Tax Preparation Program. And there's a new event coming …

Just about a month from the PA primaries. Climate crisis in the headlines. Federal chaos and local right-wing movements. Yes, it's an election year. We're back to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. Imagine that. Another “nail-biting’ vote to prevent a government shutdown before tonight’s midnight deadline. Th…

Send us a Text Message. Hourglass chats with Sarah Walzer of ParentChild+, a New York-based, national organization that ensures all children regardless of race, socio-economic status, or zip code have equal possibilities from the start. Also, hear about our rental assistance partner Centro Cultural Mexicano. And we've got an upcoming event at Shore…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we chat with United Way of King County chief impact officer Regina Malveaux, who shares how we spend time making a difference in communities through service and advocacy. We also highlight our rental assistance partner Neighborhood House. And we announce an upcoming Change Makers event. Thanks for tuning in!…

Send us a Text Message. The Filipino Community of Seattle is one of 14 United Way-supported local organizations that spend their time conducting afterschool programs that teach youth about their heritage and their culture.By Joe Burris, associate director for public relations, United Way of King County

At least 112 hungry and desperate Palestinians were killed early Thursday morning trying to get much needed food and medical aid. Some of the dead were gunned down by Israeli troops, others were run over by the aid trucks attempting to flee the scene. In a huge announcement, Starbucks officially announced that it will no longer work to oppose union…

On today’s show, I welcome Steve Oross and Lorrie McKinley to the show. Steve Oross is an Associate Professor of psychology at Kutztown University and as listeners of this show will recall, in Fall 2021 Steve Oross was denied ADA accommodations by Kutztown University’s administration. Oross had a heart transplant in February 2021. Following months …

Send us a Text Message. James Lovell tells us how he spends his time serving communities as Chief Community Development Officer of the Chief Seattle Club and as a newly elected member of SeaTac city council. Also, hear about one of our rental assistance partners, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. And how about spending a happy hour with us? We'…

On today’s show, we'll get into a little news tonight. We had Kathryn Joyce on the show this past Friday, so we're swapping our Monday for a news roundup. What's on your mind? If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as…

Send us a Text Message. Mentorship program directors Hazel and Don Cameron tell us how they’ve dedicated their time to helping young men of color succeed in school and in life.By Joe Burris, associate director for public relations, United Way of King County

On today’s episode, I welcome Kathryn Joyce to the program. We'll be talking about her recent article in Vanity Fair, "How the Far Right Took Over a Pennsylvania School Board - And How Parents Took It Back." Yes, we're talking about the Pennridge School Board and the unexpected and game-changing victory by the Pennridge Community Alliance candidate…

On today’s show, you probably already heard the news. Taylor Swift won the Super Bowl. Yup, that's what happened. Meanwhile, our democracy continues to deteriorate and our collective politics get more unhinged. All the more reason to get with the people in your communities and continue to organize on principles of care. What's on your mind? Would l…

Send us a Text Message. Hourglass United Way visits the Rhapsody Project, a Seattle-based community of artists that explore and celebrate music and heritage through an anti-racist lens. The Rhapsody Project will perform at United Way of King County’s Advancing Racial Equity Series event, Revisiting Dr. King’s Lost Speech, on February 13 at Rainier …

On today’s show, we’re taking a break from our focus on PA and head north to the Central New York region…yes, the place I grew up. We’ll be talking to James Meyers, a Democrat running for the New York State Senate in the 53rd District. The 53rd is significantly different following New York’s redistricting in 2022. The district now includes my homet…

Send us a Text Message. On the first episode of Hourglass, United Way of King County president and CEO Gordon McHenry, Jr., talks about the organization's mission, its work and the communities it serves.By Joe Burris, associate director for public relations, United Way of King County

Can you believe it's already February?!? What's going on folks? We'll get into some of the good, the bad, and ugly in state and national politics. Today: Have we seen the end of Moms for Liberty? Don’t count on it. GOP operative Clarice Shillenger’s hypocrisy heading to trial. Who knows, maybe we’ll find out the Paul Martino will be chipping in on …

On today’s show, we're throwing off the blankets and diving into 2024. What's happening in your neck of the woods? If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the me…

It's been quite a year and I think we can all use a little rest before the 2024 election season kicks off. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in t…

On tonight’s show, I welcome Ashli Giles-Perkins and Adrienne King to the show. Ashli is a staff attorney with the Education Law Center and Adrienne King is the President and Founder of the PairUp Society and a parent of two children in the Pennridge School district. Today we’ll be talking about the discrimination complaint against the Pennridge Sc…

It's been a minute. But that doesn't mean the world has stopped. Welcome to the Friday Politics Roundup. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as little as $5/month. Simply go to Patreon.com/RCPress. Help keep the media in the…

Elon Musk rips off the mask and jumps on the antisemitic conspiracy bandwagon on that platform formerly known as Twitter. Yeah, the one he owns. New Republican Christian nationalist Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson calls the separation between church and state a “misnomer” and a “misunderstanding” of the true intent of the Founders. A judge has c…

On this episode, I'll be talking with Jennifer Cohn about her article "Moms for Liberty and the Dominionist Assault on America's 'Education Mountain'," published in the Bucks County Beacon. Cohen unmasks the extremist, Christian nationalist agenda shared by Moms for Liberty and organizations on the radical Christian right. We'll also talk about sig…

Raging Chicken's Friday Politics Roundup for November 11, 2023. This week I am joined by Cyril Mychalejko, Editor-in-Chief of the Bucks County Beacon. We'll be diving into the results of the election results from Tuesday. We say HUGE wins in school boards and county offices across Bucks County. Both Pennridge and Central Bucks school boards flipped…

It's Election Day Eve here in Pennsylvania. In Bucks County the future of our schools are at stake. Abortion rights are at stake. Our elections are at stake. Deep breaths everyone. If we want a progressive future, we need progressive media. Support pull-no-punches, homegrown progressive media today by becoming a patron of Raging Chicken for as litt…

Raging Chicken's Friday Politics Roundup for November 3, 2023. We're here to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly in state and national politics. This week, we're focused on the critical election this coming Tuesday, Nov. 7 - at stake the future of school boards in Pennridge, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and others. Not only that, but protect…

On this week's episode, I am talking with Kierstyn Zolfo from Bucks County Indivisible. Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is getting lazy this Halloween. He's dressing up as a "moderate" once again. Trick or treat? We'll let you be the judge. We'll be talking about her new article in the Bucks County Beacon, “Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s Support for Ne…

UAW settled their contract with Ford this week - the gains in the contract show once again that organized, fearless worker organizing is what gets the goods. House Republicans finally managed to elect a new speaker of the house. Introducing Mike Johnson, the anti-LGBTQ, election-denying, climate crisis-denying, right-wing Christian nationalist lead…